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Limiting Government Power in Designating Essential Jobs and Businesses

This House Resolution expresses opposition to government entities designating jobs as "essential" or "nonessential." It aims to prevent situations where citizens lose their ability to earn a living due to government restrictions, impacting their finances and independence. It emphasizes that any job providing income is essential for the individual performing it.
Key points
Government entities should not determine which businesses have the right to operate and which must close.
Any job that provides a paycheck to cover living expenses is considered essential for the individual.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_793
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
Process start date: 2021-11-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To express the support of the House of Representatives that no governmental entity should designate what jobs are deemed essential and nonessential.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_793.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Government entities should not determine which businesses have the right to operate and which must close.
  • Any job that provides a paycheck to cover living expenses is considered essential for the individual.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

CATEGORIES

Labor Economy